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KBIA Turtle River Race

May 4th, 2025
  • Riverside Park
    100 Lorne Street
    (See Google Map)
  • Presented by Kamloops Brain Injury Association
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • FREE to watch | Betting costs start at $10/ticket
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Join in the fun on May 4th at Riverside Park to enjoy a BBQ and cheer on the turtles as they race down the river!

Thousands of specialty gaming turtles correspond with each ticket sold. On race day, all plastic turtles are released into the river to then race down to the finish line at Riverside Parks Pier.

Schedule of events:

12:00pm-2:30pm - BBQ

1:00pm - Race One

2:00pm - Race Two

Must be 19+ to participate